It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.

~ Shanna LaFleur ~

 

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I am currently teaching regularly scheduled classes and workshops in the Central Michigan area. Enroll today!

Classes

JACKSON, MICHIGAN
SUSAN VAUGHN SCHOOL OF DANCE
3190 LANSING AVENUE
JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49202

TUESDAYS
JUNE 24 - JULY 29, 2008 (6 SESSIONS)

5:30 - 6:30 - Advanced Beginner Belly Dance Technique
This class will be a continuation of the beginning class. Isolation and layering techniques will be taught both standing and traveling. Various choreography will be taught. Finger cymbals will be used every week. (Teacher approval recommended)

6:30 - 7:30 - Beginning Belly Dance Technique (Ages 16+)
This class will provide a moderate warm-up that includes strength building and flexibility exercises. Focus will be on muscle isolations, foundation moves, foot patterns and drills. This class will build technique and help with your future studies. Students will also learn a short choreography. Wear loose comfortable clothing, bare feet and a scarf on your hips. (Hip scarfs with coins are optional and may be purchased at the class through Shahira Dance.)

7:30 - 8:15 - Cardio Belly Dance Workout (Ages 16+)
This is a no experience necessary class that will use belly dance movements and upbeat belly dance music. If you are bored with traditional aerobic classes you need to try a cardio belly dance workout! Comfortable clothing and bare feet. Hip scarfs are optional. (Coin hip scarfs may be purchased at the class through Shahira Dance.)

8:15 - 9:15 - Intermediate Belly Dance Technique
This class will be a continuation of the beginning class. Isolation and layering techniques will be taught both standing and traveling. Various choreography will be taught. Finger cymbals will be used every week. (Teacher approval recommended)


LANSING, MICHIGAN
IN MOTION DANCE CENTER
800 THOMAS L. PARKWAY
LANSING, MICHIGAN

THURSDAYS
JUNE 26 - JULY 31, 2008 (6 SESSIONS)

5:30 - 6:15 - BEGINNING BELLY DANCE (Ages 16+)
This class will provide a moderate warm-up that includes strength building and flexibility exercises. Focus will be on muscle isolations, foundation moves, foot patterns and drills. This class will build technique and help with your future studies. Students will also learn a short choreography. Wear loose comfortable clothing, bare feet and a scarf on your hips. (Hip scarfs with coins are optional and may be purchased at the class through Shahira Dance.)

6:15 - 7:00 - CARDIO BELLY DANCE WORKOUT (Ages 16+)
This is a no experience necessary class that will use belly dance movements and exciting belly dance music. If you are bored with traditional aerobic classes you need to try a cardio belly dance workout! Comfortable clothing and bare feet. Hip scarfs are optional. (Coin hip scarfs may be purchased at the class through Shahira Dance.)

7:00 - 7:45 - YOGA (Ages 16+)
This class will begin with toning and strengthening moves to upbeat music. The second half of the class will be focused on stretching and relaxation. This is a great way to unwind from the other dance classes, or unwind from a stressful week of work and prepare for the weekend! Wear loose comfortable clothing, bare feet, and bring a yoga mat.

Workshops

To sign up for any workshop just contact me and I will email you a registration form!


SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN
AMAR (A FOLKLORIC WORKSHOP)

TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Living Arts Dance Studio
120 E Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI 48895

Ages 12 to Adult

This is a no experience necessary workshop!
This workshop will focus on a folkloric approach to belly dance. Participants will learn some basic belly dance moves and combinations in the beginning of the workshop. In the remainder of the workshop, the participants will learn a folkloric style cane dance. Canes will be provided for use at the workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in and a scarf on your hips. You may purchase a hipscarf and/or cane at the workshop if you would like (not included in workshop fee).


SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008
MASON, MICHIGAN
AMAR (A FOLKLORIC WORKSHOP)

TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Living Arts Dance Studio
715 Curtis St
Mason, MI 48854

Ages 12 to Adult

This is a no experience necessary workshop!
This workshop will focus on a folkloric approach to belly dance. Participants will learn some basic belly dance moves and combinations in the beginning of the workshop. In the remainder of the workshop, the participants will learn a folkloric style cane dance. Canes will be provided for use at the workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in and a scarf on your hips. You may purchase a hipscarf and/or cane at the workshop if you would like (not included in workshop fee).

Please contact me for a registration form or more info